The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) recruitment portal for the 2025/2026 cycle is scheduled to open on Monday, August 4, 2025, and will close on Friday, October 10, 2025. This application window is for new applicants interested in joining the NPF as Constables or Cadets. [1]
How to Apply:
1. *Visit the Official Recruitment Portal*: [https://www.policerecruitment.gov.ng](https://www.policerecruitment.gov.ng)
2. *Register Your Account*: Use a valid email and phone number to create a secure applicant profile.
3. *Complete the Online Application Form*: Fill in your personal details, academic qualifications, and upload scanned copies of relevant documents.
4. *Submit Your Application*: Review all entries for accuracy before submission. After submission, print your acknowledgment slip and keep it safe.
*Required Documents:*
– Passport photograph (white background)
– Birth certificate or age declaration
– O’level certificates (WAEC, NECO, etc.)
– Certificate of origin
– National Identification Number (NIN) printout
– Valid means of ID (voter’s card, national ID, driver’s license)
*Eligibility Criteria:*
– Nigerian citizens between 18 and 25 years old
– At least a Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE)
– Valid NIN
